Fleeing driver crashes into tree

STOCKTON - A man was arrested early Saturday after a police pursuit that ended when he crashed his vehicle into a tree, injuring his female passenger, authorities said.

Members of the Community Response Team and the multiagency San Joaquin County gang task force tried to initiate a traffic stop about 12:45 p.m. near West Acacia and North Van Buren streets. The driver, 37-year-old Darrick Devereaux, failed to yield, leading officers on a one-minute pursuit at speeds up to 50 mph, police said.

Devereaux crashed into a tree at North Van Buren and West Magnolia streets. He attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody following a brief chase, officers said.

Devereaux's female passenger had moderate injuries from the crash, police said. Devereaux was arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run resulting in death or injury, evading a peace officer resulting in death or injury and driving under the influence, authorities said.